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PPP leader says PTI has stooped to its nefarious practices of destabilising the country for its lust of power

Question that rises here is whether there is workable technological solution to avoid gas, electricity

Asks if country a loan in such a situation, then who will return it?

Spokesperson declines to comment on Imran’s letter to global lender

Says technocrat would struggle with IMF, conflict of interest and inflation crises

Bloomberg report says talks with lender expected to start in March or April

Sources said the management control of the DISCOs would be handed over to the private sector by year end

Says foreign lender should take note of massive rigging

Regains Rs0.07, reaches Rs279.50/$ at interbank market

Rally as political deadlock ends; govt cuts profits on local saving products

Most challenging task for the coalition is to agree on critical fiscal tightening conditions under a new IMF programme

Says efficiency measures, anti-theft drive resulted in meeting IMF target

KSE-100 index adds 4.50 points, settles at 60,464.24

Dar, two bankers’ names float about as options remain few

According to ECAP currency drops by 0.08%, or Rs0.23, on a day-to-day basis in market

KSE-100 index losses 3,071 points, or -4.9% WoW, to close at 59,872.96

Hubco acquires 9.5% stake in SECMC – country’s top coal-rich mine

Strategic move stabilises rupee-dollar parity, meets IMF targets on NIR

Residential gas prices up 67%; subsidy to fertiliser plants goes; POL process rise up to Rs8.37

Moody’s warning, dwindling reserves exacerbate markets

SBP attributes no specific reason for rise

Say utilities are not exploited in developed states for economic gains

KSE-100 index plummets 1,133.78 points, settles at 61,020.06

IMF grants waiver after govt misses budget surplus target despite slowdown

A $3b IMF programme runs out next month, securing a new one is considered top priority for incoming administration

Secretary finance warns that delay beyond Thursday could cost Pakistan IMF’s $1.2b tranche

KSE-100 index gains 161.61 points, settles at 61,226.92

Surge by 26% to reach $2.39b in January 2024, signalling confidence in economy

Cautions to expect the unexpected in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

Benchmark KSE-100 index dives 1,878.43 points, settles at 61,065.32

Upcoming govt may opt for old solutions, avoid politically tough decisions

KSE-100 index loses 59 points, or 0.09% WoW, closes at 62,943.75

Political fragmentation may hinder austerity measures and IMF negotiations, impacting bond markets and FX reserves

Advises gradual rise of short-term rates as economy recovers

SBP attributes decrease to debt repayment; rupee appreciates slightly

Pakistan is obligated to repay $77 billion over the next three years

Benchmark index stood at 62,760 points, experiencing a net loss of 2.16%

Stresses need to address sustainability of Pakistan’s debt

Become world’s best-performing driven by high hopes ahead of new govt

With fresh uptick, currency has cumulatively risen 9.93%, or Rs27.76, in past five months

Strategy aims to maintain policy rate amidst IMF concerns

Directs special panel to iron out differences over impact of airline’s bifurcation

KSE-100 index rises 796.10 points, settles at 63,799.02

Will monitor upcoming elections; pending economic reforms, IMF loan are key determinants

Lender questions govt haste on PIA, circular debt schemes

Trade, Industry leaders warn a weak, coalition govt might worsen economy

Plan will increase burden on consumers using over 400 units by 41% or Rs22 billion

Energy ministry proposed settling the debt without increasing tariff and without having any impact on budget

$6.4 billion cut in deficit now equals 78% of existing foreign exchange reserves

Jan inflation stands high at 28.3%, in line with finance ministry’s projection